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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.00, 4,461.78 and 1,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.00, 4,461.78 and 1,126.98 is: 1,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.00 : 4,461.78 = 1,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.00/4,461.78 = 1,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.00x = 4,461.78 × 1,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.00x = 5,028,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,341.05/2,975.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.20

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